J6 Flashcards
What does Leviticus 19:18 teach and what does it say
It says “love your neighbour as yourself”
And it teaches to love everyone, as kindness is seen as an essential part of Jewish life
Why must Jews be kind and how do they do this
It says so in the Torah
- supporting others
- helping strangers
- treating everyone with respect
Tzedakah
means giving to those in need, not as charity but as a duty to create a fair society
Pushkes
are small collection boxes where families save money to donate to the poor or to community causes.
Gemilut hasadim
refers to acts of kindness, such as visiting the sick or helping someone in need
What does the Torah teach about Kindness?
- Show kindness to others
- helping strangers
- supporting poor
- treating everyone with respect
Leviticus 19:18
“Love your neighbor as yourself”
Chesed
kindness
What is Tzedakah (5)
- Means righteous giving
- giving to those in need
- not a charity but a duty
- done to create a fair society
- Pushkes are placed in Jewish homes to collect donations
What is Pushkes (2)
- Small collections boxes
- Families save money to donate to poor
What is Gemulit Hasadim (4)
- Acts of kindness
- everyday life things
(can be small or big) - Does not require money
- Done without expecting anything in return
Why do Jews do Tzedakah? (2)
- practices reflect the beliefs of Jews
2.’helping others bring holiness to everyday life’
What is the Jewish belief about why humans were made?
- Humans were made to be caretakers of the Earth
- Should help protect and preserve
Genesis 2:15
“work it and take care of it”
- God commands adam
Stewardship meaning
Using resources wisely and ensuring they are available for future generations
What do Jews believe about humanity’s responsibility (3)
- Believe God created everything
- believe everything in the world is a gift from God
- Believe that it is a duty to protect everything given by God
Jews belief of destroying the environment
seen as disrespect to God’s creations
What is Tikkun Olam? (3)
- means repairing the world
- encourages Jews to fix what is broken in todays world
(society and nature)
What does Tikkun Olam include [3]
- Helping those in need
- Protecting the environment
- Fighting for justice
Deuteronomy 15:7
“You shall not harden your heart of shut your hand against your needy brother”
How is Tikkun Olam practiced through environmental care? [3]
- use fewer resources
- avoid waste
- protecting nature
How do Jewish communities practice Tikkun Olam? [3]
- food banks
- support refugees/homeless
- raise money for disaster reliefs
What is Tzedek [4]
Charity that supports poverty relief.
1. education
2. health care
3. development
What is Jewish Care? [4]
Charity that helps elderly and vulnerable members in the Jewish communities.
1. housing
2. care services
3. social support
What is World Jewish relief?
Charity that provides emergency aid during natural disasters and long term support for communities in need.
Who do the Jewish relief programme help?
Usually within Jewish communities, but many extend worldwide to fulfill values of Tikkun Olam
How do Jewish organizations provide help? [3]
- food banks
- financial help
- run social services
How do Jewish organizations impact communities?
- reduce food insecurity
- break the cycle of poverty
- strengthen communities
What are Strengths of Jewish relief efforts [5]
- immediate help
- long-term solutions
- promote community
- promotes responsibility
- follows religious teaching
What are Weaknesses of Jewish relief efforts [4]
- rely on donations
- funs may not always be available
- focus on Jewish communities more
- cannot solve systematic poverty alone
What is ma’aser?
the concept of giving a tenth of their income to charity.
what festivals emphasize giving to those in need [2]
Purim, Yom Kippur
What are some challenges for Jewish Charity Work? [3]
- Financial- not everyone can afford to give
- Balancing priorities- supporting family while meeting personal needs
- Moral dilemmas- Should Jews only give to Jewish communities?
Strengths of relying on charity [3]
- proved vital support for those in need
- strengthens communities + religious identity
- encourages generosity + social responsibility
Weaknesses of relying on Charity [3]
- some people struggle to give
- not all charity efforts create long term solutions
- reliance on donations can make funding uncertain
